If, like myself, you are curious about the names of places, the trees, the history of different areas, this is a must.

Each page, all 251 of them, cover a different zone, or deal with a specific topic. It is an invaluable "Kruger for dummies guide. I can say without hesitation, that this will be as important as a toothbrush on my future trips. You might manage without it, but you will feel the discomfort.

In addition to being an invaluable book, many of our forumites have added value by giving permission for the use of their photographs. Another forumite has assisted in identifying trees and other plants.

The right hand side of the book is gives a detailed map, while the left hand side an explanation of all the vegetation or trees, plus wonderful illustrations.

The bird doesn't sing because it has answers, it sings because it has a song.

I will be honest in saying that I had decided not to spend any money at the show and left my credit card at home. (I have to pay for a triple challenge trip) After browsing through the book, I was off like a bullet to draw money and add it to my collection.

I was also fortunate enough to meet the author and enjoy his and his SO's enthusiasm for a short while. In actual fact, he signed it for Meandering Mouse.

The bird doesn't sing because it has answers, it sings because it has a song.

Hi Meandering Mouse, Thanks for the great comments. You have been true to your word. The book is available in KNP but is sold out in some outlets. The concessionaire is rather slow in re-ordering! Regards

I received a copy of Derich's KTP from a private Swiss library today. (Thanks Micetta!!!)

And I thought some pics might be a good idea to post some pics so you get an idea of what to expect when you buy the book. Plus, I looked for it in every bookstore last time I was in SA and my search would have been a lot easier, if I had know what the book looks like.

Hi,Thanks for posting the pictures. I don't want to violate the no advertising rule on the forum. If you need more info please Google Peter's Guide.I'm going to write a third guide, for the Augrabies Falls National Park. I will be starting my research in April.RegardsPeter

Yeah, tell me about the postage... I actually found one company on the net which is willing to ship the book out of Africa at all. If I remember correctly, the book and the postage would be around 300 Rand.

I first saw Peter's book years ago, probably at the Sasol bird fair in 2009. After years of hemming and hawing, SO and I decided to buy it at the fair yesterday. We're looking forward to using it as soon as we can.

Peter, I'm the one who came back with my girlfriend after an hour or so, and scrounged around to find the cash for the book.

My bedside browsing was Peter Derich's guide. I have not yet been to KTP, but this is perfect for planning.

I like guide books to be easy to access when I need to identify a species. I also like them to be enjoyable enough to browse through when I am not in the Park. These guides fill these criteria. The illustrations are wonderful and cover flora and fauna.

I can see that my bedside browsing for tonight is ready and waiting.

The bird doesn't sing because it has answers, it sings because it has a song.

Hi Meandering Mouse,Nice to have seen you again at the Getaway Show. Why didn't you tell me you had given your Kruger book away? I would have gladly replaced yours. Contact me and I'll make a plan.Enjoy the others. Peter